At the heart of King Alfred’s philosophy is our child centred approach. This has been the practice here since 1898 when the school opened, and remains equally true today. We appreciate that every child is unique and has their own set of strengths, attributes and areas to develop.
The King Alfred School (KAS) was a-buzz with excitement as Year 13 students gathered to open their A level results — and the celebrations were well deserved! This year’s cohort achieved outstanding results, including: Over a quarter (27%) of results graded A* Almost half (46%) graded A–A* Three-quarters (75%) graded A*–B Head Robert Lobatto praised the students’ commitment and spirit: “Seeing...
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🎉 Huge congratulations to our incredible Year 11s on their fantastic GCSE results!
Highlights include:
🌟 A third of all grades were 8s & 9s
✅ 90.4% pass rate (grade 4-9)
📈 Grades 7–9 more than double the national average – and above the independent sector
🌱 Academic success alongside personal growth
We are so proud of the ambition to achieve their full potential shown by every student – enjoy your celebrations!
Shout out to our dedicated staff and supportive families, too – our students' success is also your success👏
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“The aim is to allow children to grow chiefly through their own efforts, and more or less at their own temperamental pace, into their own image.”
The village green setting of the main school site contributes to the community feeling with Lower School classrooms all opening out directly onto the play areas, parents encouraged to spend time in the grounds and all students offered opportunities for outdoor learning.
